PSYCH Specifics: A Deeper Dive into General Psychology
“Psych Specifics: A Deeper Diver into General Psychology” is a podcast presented by The Psychology Department at James Madison University, aimed at introducing audiences to the exceptional faculty within the department. Through a series of short-form episodes, listeners gain a taste of the specific research interests and innovative studies conducted by JMU’s psychology scholars. Each interview delves a little in each faculty member’s sub-field within psychological science, providing a snapshot of the unique contributions of our faculty members to the larger field. While this podcast serves primarily as a valuable resource for students enrolled in general psychology courses, inviting them to move beyond the general curriculum and explore detailed aspects of the field, it also appeals to a broader audience eager to learn about the forefront of psychological research conducted by our department. Interviewers & Editors: Kendall Abell, Daisy Foncha, & Chioma Isiadinso. Produced by Ben T. Blankenship.
Episodes
For this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tracy Zinn, an expert in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Analysis, and Experimental Psychology!
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/zinn-tracy.shtml
Interviewed & Edited by Allie Melville
For this episode we are joined by Dr. Suzanne Baker, an expert in animal behavior!
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/baker-suzanne.shtml
Interviewed & Edited by Rachna Patel
For this episode we are joined by Dr. Krisztina Jakobsen, an expert in child development!
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/jakobsen-krisztina.shtml
Interviewed & Edited by Liana Turturro
For this episode we are joined by Dr. Michael Hall, an expert in auditory perception!
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/hall-michael.shtml
Interviewed & Edited by Kendall Abell.
Additional audio editing by Dr. Hall.
For this episode, we are joined by The Academic Unit Head of The Department of Psychology, Dr. Salvatore! She discusses her social psychology studies focused on policies in college classrooms.
Faculty Website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/salvatore-jessica.shtml
Interviewer & Editor: Chioma Isiadinso
For this episode of PSYCH Specifics, we are joined by Dr. Sri Upadhyay, where she discusses her cognitive psychology studies of language and texting.
Faculty Website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/upadhyay-sri-siddhi.shtml
Interviewer & Editor: Chioma Isiadinso
For this episode we are joined by Dr. Melanie Shoup-Knox, who is an evolutionary/bio-psychologist!
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/shoup-knox-melanie.shtml
Interviewed and Edited by Daisy Foncha
For this episode, we are joined by Dr. Monica Reis-Bergan to discuss Social/Health Psychology (with a dabble of personality too!). Dr. Reis-Bergan is an Assistant Department Head to The Department of Psychology.
Faculty website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/reisbergan-monica.shtml
Interviewed and Edited by Daisy Foncha.
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Claire Lyons, a Developmental Psychologist in the Department of Psychology. Website: https://www.jmu.edu/chbs/psyc/people/lyons-claire.shtml
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